Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in South Island (Updated 2026)

Experience the freedom of exploring without the extra weighting in Queenstown. Our luggage storage service ensures your belongings are secure, allowing you to enjoy the...
$7

Wanting to get to Portobello or Quarantine Island/Kamau Taurua? Ride with us on "Adagio" the coolest ferry on the harbour. Sit upstairs on the flybridge...
$9

Get ready for a fun-filled snow adventure at Coronet Peak, just a short ride from Queenstown! Easy Departure – Meet your shuttle at Marmolada Cafe,...
$11

Discover the charm of Oasis Cottage, a private 5-acre country garden nestled near the foothills of the Southern Alps. This exclusive tour offers an intimate...
$11

Queenstown Underwater Observatory
Queenstown’s only underwater wildlife experience offers a memorable adventure for the whole family. Descend beneath the surface of Lake Wakatipu and discover a unique attraction...
$11

The boat shed has been operating for over 100 years on the Otokia creek, this is the only boat rental business in Brighton Dunedin and...
$11

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Explore the best landmarks and hidden gems while answering trivia questions and tackling fun challenges. Team...
$12

Visit the ‘Dangerous Skies’ exhibition which features stories from World War II at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Museum. These are tales of daring, valour and...
$14

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups...
$15

Olveston Historic Home Guided Tour
Admire the fine architecture, gardens and decor of the elegant Olveston Historic Home during a 1-hour guided tour of this must-see attraction in Dunedin. You...
$15

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Nestled on the East Coast of the South Island,...
$15

Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. Enjoy a cultural self-guided audio tour of the serene...
$15

Gibbston Valley Wines - Cave Tour
This iconic experience includes a visit within New Zealand's largest wine cave. Informative and fun, this is a must-do activity to gain a true understanding...
$16

Kepler Track Water Taxi
Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks! You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with...
$17

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre presents the outstanding Knights of the Sky exhibition, featuring film director, Sir Peter Jackson's own collection of World War One...
$17

Our talented Wine Advisors are the characters of Kinross. Let them take you on a journey through the world of our wine partners - Hawkshead,...
$17

Travel up and down on our chairlift for a stunning scenic ride taking in the adventures around you as you go. You will dismount at the...
$17

Enjoy this iconic, unique attraction that since 1973 has fascinated people of all ages keen to engage in a fun, challenging and sensory experience. Encouraging...
$19

Our tour of our working cheese factory will give you insights into all the hard work that goes into making artisan cheeses as well as...
$20

Putt'n'Glow Mini Golf in Queenstown
Experience the thrill of Putt'N'Glow, Queenstown's only indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf course. Set across 9 creatively designed holes and 8 exciting mini-games, this isn't your...
$20

Let the drivers collect you from the Christchurch International and Domestic Airport and drop you off at your Christchurch City Centre or Chrischurch CBD accommodation....
$21

